Pet friendly places
Get to Know Your Pet
Establishing a Routine
Training Your Pet
Feeding & Nutrition
Exercise & Enrichment
Grooming and Hygiene
Health and Vet Care
Pet friendly places
Get to Know Your Pet
Establishing a Routine
Training Your Pet
Feeding & Nutrition
Exercise & Enrichment
Grooming and Hygiene
Health and Vet Care

Welcome to Your

Pet Parent Playbook

We’ve got the perfect Pet Parent Playbook for you to navigate your new home in  .

Welcome to the   Neighborhood!

We’ve located all of the pet-friendly places in your neighborhood that you can bring your Golden Retriever to! From the essentials like vets and daycare to the fun spots like pet-friendly restaurants and parks, we’ve got you covered!

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Pet Store
Restaurants
Bars
Vet Care
Parks
Pet Service

Get to Know Your Pug Better!

The Pug is a popular toy dog, known for displaying puppy-like antics well into their adulthood. They will suit an owner with a sense of humour who wants an affectionate, trainable small dog, willing to go everywhere with them. One of the pros of owning a Pug dog breed is that they don’t need that much exercise, but a downside might be that they do like to snore — a lot, and loudly. However, they’re perfect for first-time owners and they’re easily trained so they’re sure to make lovely companions.

IN A NUTSHELL
14
 - 
18
 lbs
10
 - 
13
” height
active
 energy level
Prefers lounging
30 min exercise daily
45 min exercise daily
60 min exercise daily
90 min exercise daily
120 min exercise daily
Vocal 
rarely
Rarely makes noise
Occasional barking
Only to alert
Loves to communicate
Loves to communicate
highly intelligent
Quick to understand
Learns with patience
Learns quickly
13
-
15
 years
Sheds 
often
Minimal hair cleanup
Regular brushing needed
Seasonal shedding periods
Heavy spring/fall shed
Medium-length double coat
Part 1

Establishing a Routine in Your New Home

Routine is important for your pet. Be sure that they understand their new potty routine, how to handle when you leave home, understand new environments like common spaces and stairwells, and have full furry confidence in their new surroundings! There are plenty of new features of your home that your pet might need some getting used to, so we’ve shared a few below alongside ways to remedy your pet’s potential anxiety with these new features!
New Environment Hurdle
How to Help Your Dog Adjust
Stairwells and elevators
Making your pet comfortable with treats and affirmations when using these spaces
New potty routine
Establishing the new routine early on + understanding your pet’s signals that it’s potty time
Leaving your dog alone
Making a new space feel like home with old crates, beds, and blankets + leaving at shorter intervals at first, making your time gone longer as your pet gets more comfortable
New sounds and smells (e.g. neighbors, traffic, appliances)
Introduce them gradually with calm reassurance; use white noise machines or calming music to help ease transitions.
Meeting new neighbors or pet
Use slow introductions in neutral spaces; reward calm behavior and avoid forcing interaction. Let your dog observe.
Navigating new flooring (like slippery wood or tile)
Add rugs or runners for traction and confidence; practice walking across surfaces with treats and encouragement.
Relearning boundaries (e.g. furniture rules or no-go rooms)
Be consistent from day one with commands and physical barriers (like baby gates); redirect with positive reinforcement.
If you’re interested in taking a deep dive into how to make your new home exciting and comfortable for your dog, please visit the link below to learn more!
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Part 2

Training Your Pet

Training your dog doesn’t have to be stressful or time-consuming. With a few positive, consistent techniques, you can teach important commands, build trust, and stop unwanted behaviors before they start. To help you with this, we’ve noted some particularly important training resources for helping your dog get acquainted with their new living environment!

Pugs are vocal
Since your dog’s breed tends to be very vocal, it’s important that you help curb their chatty behavior to be considerate to your neighbors as they might be uncomfortable in the new environment. Below are some resources to help make your pet confident and quiet in your new home.
Dogs
Behavior & Training
7 tips for how to stop a dog from barking
7
 min read
Feb 4, 2025
Pugs are highly intelligent
Your dog is a furry Einstein! Since your pet’s breed is linked to high levels of intelligence, we recommend some elevated training tips and tricks to try out! Check out these brainiac training projects below!
Dogs
Behavior & Training
Sign language for dogs: Training dogs with hand signals
11
 min read
Feb 5, 2025
Pugs are highly territorial
Copy here about how dogs that are highly territorial do xyz and need abc to help
Dogs
Behavior & Training
Why dogs guard their stuff and how to help them stop
7
 min read
Jun 24, 2025
Dogs
Behavior & Training
How to prevent your dog from marking in the house
7
 min read
Feb 8, 2025
Pugs are a Herding Dog
Copy here about herding group dogs herding habits, how you can effectively manage them
Dogs
Behavior & Training
Managing your dog’s herding habits
7
 min read
Jan 30, 2025
Part 3

Feeding & Nutrition

Feeding & Nutrition is an essential building block of ensuring your dog lives a healthy and happy life. We're here to help you decide what diet is best for your dog at any stage of their life, offer vet-verified commentary on different types of food and treats, and create the perfect pet diet playbook for your pet.

There are 2 main things to keep in mind when selecting your dog’s diet:
What to feed them, and How much to feed them. We’ve got you covered on both below, certified by a vet!

Dogs
Food & Nutrition
Types of dog food and how to choose the right one
22
 min read
Nov 11, 2024
Dogs
Food & Nutrition
How much food should I feed my dog?
 min read
Mar 26, 2024
If you’re interested in taking a deeper dive into everything you need to know about your dog’s food and nutrition, visit the link below.
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PART 4

Exercise & Enrichment

Every dog needs a mix of physical movement and mental stimulation — especially in smaller living spaces. Even 15 minutes of the right kind of play can reduce anxiety, prevent chewing, and make your dog happier.

Looking for simple ways to engage your dog indoors and out? Explore our deep-dive resource below!

Pugs are active
Copy here on how having a high-energy dog breed requires unique solutions to avoid accidents and pet happiness.
Dogs
Health
How much exercise does your dog need to be healthy?
13
 min read
Sep 3, 2025
Dogs
Care
Mental stimulation for dogs
10
 min read
Apr 16, 2024
Pugs are highly intelligent
There you are with your brilliant pooch again! With a smart dog like yours, exercise and enrichment is crucial. Read more on the links below to learn about the importance of mental stimulation for your smart dog and how you can keep them enriched and happy!
Dogs
Health
A guide to brain health in dogs
11
 min read
Jul 24, 2025
Dogs
Care
Mental stimulation for dogs
10
 min read
Apr 16, 2024
Part 5

Grooming and Hygiene

Grooming isn’t just about looking good — it’s key to your dog’s health and comfort. We’ll show you how to keep nails trimmed, coats healthy, and teeth clean without a trip to the groomer every week.

Dogs
Care
A guide to end-of-life pet care
14
 min read
Sep 17, 2025
Dogs
Care
Double-coated dogs: What are they and how to care for them
8
 min read
Sep 16, 2025
Dogs
Care
How to clean your dog’s tail pocket
5
 min read
Sep 16, 2025
Dogs
Care
Cleaning your dog’s wrinkles
10
 min read
Sep 16, 2025
Dogs
Care
13 things to know before boarding your dog
8
 min read
Sep 16, 2025
Dogs
Care
Does my dog need to go to the groomer?
 min read
Sep 11, 2025
If you’re interested in exploring our Grooming and Hygiene deep dive, verified by vets, visit the link here!
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PART 6

Health and Vet Care

Routine vet care, preventative meds, and knowing when something's off can make a world of difference in your dog’s life. We’ll help you stay on top of vaccines, parasite protection, and signs of illness while keeping your finances in order to afford the care your dog deserves.

Take a deep dive into our resources covering everything you need to know about health and vet care here.
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Dogs
Health
Spinal Conditions and Injuries in long-backed Dogs
11
 min read
Sep 17, 2025
Dogs
Health
Joint problems in large-breed dogs to be aware of
8
 min read
Sep 16, 2025
Cats
Health
Tips for a stress-free vet visit with your cat
 min read
Sep 16, 2025
Cats
Health
Why is my cat so thirsty?
 min read
Sep 16, 2025
Pugs are large breed
Copy on how larger dogs like the owner’s can have health issues that creep up on them, and that these resources can share how to stay on top of these issues so their dog can stay happy and healthy
Dogs
Health
Joint problems in large-breed dogs to be aware of
8
 min read
Sep 16, 2025
Dogs
Health
Arthritis in dogs
12
 min read
Aug 30, 2025
Dogs
Food & Nutrition
Our top supplement choices for hip dysplasia in dogs
9
 min read
Jun 1, 2025
Dogs
Health
Hip dysplasia in dogs, explained
12
 min read
Oct 19, 2023
Pugs are large breed
Copy on how larger dogs like the owner’s can have health issues that creep up on them, and that these resources can share how to stay on top of these issues so their dog can stay happy and healthy
Dogs
Health
Joint problems in large-breed dogs to be aware of
8
 min read
Sep 16, 2025
Dogs
Health
Arthritis in dogs
12
 min read
Aug 30, 2025
Dogs
Food & Nutrition
Our top supplement choices for hip dysplasia in dogs
9
 min read
Jun 1, 2025
Dogs
Health
Hip dysplasia in dogs, explained
12
 min read
Oct 19, 2023